with several The Lafayette County Pioneer Day Com- E A-M
mittee, Jim and Cheryl Hollis, Drew Bell,
Dan Snider and Vi Johnson, are completing
anges s plans for the 26th Annual Pioneer Day at Commerce. According to Johnson, Monroe
Mayo Town Park to be held on October 8. and Bloxham Streets will be roped off for
S Committee member Jim Hollis said, "It's safety sake and will include karaoke.
in personnel going to be a great Pioneer Day beginning Johnson said folks need to start gearing
Several new teachers with the selection of a Granny and Pappy." up to participate in this fun-time event. Elizabeth Ann-Marie Weldn Richard Alen Strunk
Jim Hollis added "we hope this year's The committee will keep residents in-

the names and changes The committee is striving to bring back For more information or if you have a
are listed below. Look for some of the events enjoyed during the first suggestion about this community event
stories on the new teach- years of Pioneer Day such as the street please contact Jim or Cheryl Hollis at 294-
ers in upcoming editions dance sponsored by the local Chamber of 3377 or Vi Johnson at 294-2482.
of the Mayo Free Press. Out on routine patrol juana.
Teachers: July 29, Lafayette County Weldon was placed un-
*Christopher Barwick- Deputy Chad Keen con- der arrest by Keen and
High School Math. ducted a traffic stop on a Deputy Chris Land who
*Jennifer Beach Excep-n Ford van near the Hal had arrived on the scene,
tional Student Education, Adams Bridge for speed- and the passenger of the
aLES. e in ing. van, Richard Allen
*Mark Beach Excep- '- According to Lafayette Strunk, 30, 11216 113th
tional Student Educa tion,. i County Sheriffs Office the Rd. Live Oak, was also
LHS. driver of the van, Eliza- taken into custody for
*Daryl Fletcher.- High beth Ann-Marie Weldon, questioning. Both were
School History and Social 22, 7316 NW CR 251, transported to Lafayette
Studies. Mayo gave Keen permis- County Jail.
*Kimberly Fletcher -sion to search the vehicle. Weldon and Strunk are
First Grade. Keen said he found charged with possession
b e q u e a t T r o y S p ri n g s S at u r d a y f r o m in th e v a n an d P ^ '^ ^ L ant w h o
*Emily Land Vocation- cannabis in the van and of cannabis (less than 20
al Agriculture, LHS. went on to ask Weldon if grams) and possession of
*Heather Laemmle she had drugs on her per- drug paraphernalia.
Fourth Grade. son, she responded, yes, Strunk was released on
*Vermonda McNair I- and gave Keen two plastic a $1000 bond, Weldon on
Physical Education, LHS. baggies containing mari- a $500 bond.
*Catherine Rodgers -
HighSchool Science. Dan and Dara Snider brought Cub Scout and Girl Scout members to the park for lunch on Sat-ti l Institution
Ruby Turner Fourth urday at Troy Springs. (L-R) Dara Snider, Brianna Snider, Matthew Grabitt, Nicky Phillips, Li-
Grade.n W l onel Snider, Christy Grabitt and Dan Snider. Photo Delores L. Walker i promotes Sgt. Jo
*Nathan Wisdah -pr0om0tes Sgt. Jones
HiGerald Tysoan Physi- Mayo Correctional Institution announces the promo-
cal Education, LES. tion of Sgt. Jimmie Jones to the position of lieutenant.
h o st b ar eLt; Jones will be one of five officers in charge of work
Paraprofessionals: o st ar ee camp operations, 24-hours a day. Lt. Jones has almost
Vickie Braswell Ex 20 years corrections experience. He has worked in most
ceptional Student Educa- in their own county. every area and is currently a member of the Special Mu-
tion, LHS. Delores L. Walker Friends of Troy Springs, who hosted nations Squad.
*Jeness "Niki" Wimber- Free Press Reporter the event, were there to pass out litera- ..
ley Pre kindergarten. ture about the more than 150 state parks i sit
*Sunny Wimberley Lafayette County residents were in- across Florida.
Pre kindergarten. vited to enjoy an old-fashioned bar- According to them, Troy Springs
beque at Troy Springs Saturday from 10 State Park, is a quiet gem in rural Flori- .
Food Service: a.m. until 2 p.m. Friends of Troy da that offers an ideal place to picnic,
*Tresa Jackson. Springs were there cooking hot dogs swim and dive to 70 feet in the crystal
and hamburgers for everyone to enjoy, clear spring water that maintains a 72
Custodial: all free of charge. degree temperature year round. There
*Yasue Leroux. Several locals took advantage of the are a variety of turtles and fish plus a
beautiful day to be spent in the rustic Civil War-era paddle wheel river boat
Maintenance: setting underneath towering trees just to see for those who enjoy the sport of
Tom Amador sitting around picnic tables talking and snorkeling. A boat dock is located on
sharing a meal together. the Suwannee River and equestrian H
Technology Specialist: The event was designed to celebrate trails are located just outside the state
*Braxton Koon LES. July as Florida State Parks Month while park in the Troy Springs Conservation
dBecky Sharpe LHS. highlighting the wonderful opportuni- Area managed by the Suwannee River Lt. Jimmie Jones, center, is congratulated by Assistant Warden
ties that await local residents right here Water Management District. Freddie Mock, left, and Col. Andy Hart. Photo submitted
Position Changes:
*Joey Pearson Pro-
SSpecialist, District Areo a churches team up with Friendship Evangelism Weather Eye
*Stewart Hancock- As- Delores L. Walker collected over the past fulfilled the purpose and the community. on Mayo
sistant Principal, LHS. ele1 a e month. C at thy Baldwin, heartbeat of Friendship Joy Padgett, who was in-
*Gina Hart Assistant Free Press Reporter Mary Jane Hewitt, ori Evangelism.....providing strumental in the organiza- --
Principal, LES. Land, Cheryl Bell, Sheila help for those in need, im- tion of the group said its
Backpacks of every color, Hood, Lynn proving relation- goal is to carry out the great .i 9'W.
Personnel Transfers: size and description were Buchanan and -- ships with the Cuch N----ews ... 2A I
*Jim Blankenship PE available for students Sat- Donna Moore -" community and SEE AREA, PAGE 7A
to Alternative Education. urday, July 30, when area were the con- sharing the ..
*Joycelyn Cook Alter- churches teamed up with tact persons gospel of Je- Weather art by LES student
native Education to Read- Friendship Evangelism for each sus Christ. Co ntact Us Diana Hernandez
ing Coach. Women's Group for its c hu r c h W h i 1 e Thanks for reading Partly sunny with scat-
*Derek Garland Ele- yearly Backpack Drive. who had b a c k The Mayo Free Press. tered afternoon and
mentary PE to High Seven local churches, j o i n e d p a c k s We encourage your phone ered afterno
School PE. New Beginnings, First As- with other were be- calls and questions veningshowers.
Kateesh Hart ESE to sembly of God, Brewer F r i end i dis- Your we m q to cHigh: 90 Low: 73
ing dis- You're welcome to call
7th Grade Language Arts. Lake Baptist Church, New s h i p tribute, us at (386) 294-1210
Monica Land ESE to Hope Baptist Church, Evangej : 4 j u s t ,
2nd Grade. Lighthouse Christian Cen- 1 i s m do w n I
*Sonya Land -4th ter, Bethel Creek Baptist members, the road INDEX l
Grade to 5th Grade. Church, and Alton Church Joy Pad- free hair- -f
*Cindy McCray 4th of God members had come gett, Lori cuts were Classifieds ......8-9D i
Grade to 5th Grade. to First Assembly of God France, Tyresa Frier, being given at Hair Designs Calendar ...... 3-12C I| @ F OI
*Lindsey Thomas 2nd early Saturday morning to Delilah Smith and Judy by Michele. Like the back- Sports ...........9A 1For Kids
Grade to Middle School set up their display of back- Ann Walker to make this a pack drive, the haircuts Social News .....3A & Under I
Reading Teacher. packs that each church had very successful drive that were given as a ministry to Church News .....2A I I
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Share your God andthe Spider
faith Refjgion ^aSSGod and the Spider
Susan Starr Beard During World War II, a watched, listening to the young man. "I had forgot-
What is your Susan Starr Beard, a US Marine was separated enemy searching for him ten that in You, a spider's
i church homemaker, age 56, passed from his unit on a Pacific all the while, the spider web is stronger than a
doing? away on Sunday, July 31, island. The fighting had layered strand after strand brick wall."
Let us hear 2005 in Chiefland. She was a been intense, and in the of web across the opening We all face times of great
from you! native and lifelong resident smoke and the crossfire he of the cave. trouble. When we do, it is
of Mayo, and the daughter had lost touch with his "Hah, he thought, "What so easy to forget the victo-
S Have an article of the late James Herbert comrades. I need is a brick wall and ries that God would work
So you want printed? Horton, Sr. and Ouida Bass Alone in the jungle, he what the Lord has sent me in our lives, sometimes in
Send it to us! (OSteen). She was a member could hear enemy soldiers is a spider web. God does the most surprising ways.
L of the Grace Baptist Church coming in his direction, have a sense of humor." As the great leader, Ne-
3 Phone: 294-1210 and enjoyed cooking, taking Scrambling for cover, he As the enemy drew clos- hemiah, reminded the
Fax: 294-2666 care of grandbabies and found his way up a high er, he watched from the people of Israel when they
SIt.n/c crafting. She is survived by ridge to several small caves darkness of his hideout faced the task of rebuild-
her husband of 40 years, in the rock. Quickly he and could see them search- ing Jerusalem, "In God we
Y o r s? Joseph Beard of Mayo. crawled inside one of the ing one caver after anoth- will have success."
Y u r S e a t? Other survivors include a caves. Although safe for er. As they came to his, he Whatever is happening
daughter; Emily Ward and the moment, he realized got ready to make his last in your life, with God, a
In Luke 14:7-11 Jesus tells the service started. This husband James, (2) brothers; that once the enemy sol- stand. To his amazement, mere spider's web can be-
a parable of those invited to happens in the church I at- Jimmy Horton and David diers looking for him however, after glancing in come a brick wall of pro-
a wedding. He told those tend too, but it should not Horton, all of Mayo, (2) sis- swept up the ridge, they the direction of his cave, tection. Believe He is with
arriving early not to take happen anywhere! ters; Jean Ritchi and hus- would quickly search all they moved on. Suddenly, you always. Just speak
the most prominent seats No one pays pew rent! It band Dale, of Deland, Son- the caves and he would be he realized that with the His name through Jesus,
lest when a more distin- is not MY SEAT and it is dra Levitt and husband Jeff killed. spider web over the en- His Son, and you will see
guished guest arrives they not YOUR SEAT either. of Salt Lake City, Utah, (3) As he waited, he prayed, trance, his cave looked as His great power and love
be asked to relinquish their Church members need to grandchildren; Alexis Ward, "Lord, if it be your will, if no one had entered for for you.
seats and thus become hu- be mature enough to move Tristan Ward and Andrew please protect me. What- quite a while. "Lord, for- submitted by Davis on the
miliated. In verse 10 Jesus on to another seat it could Ward, and a host of nieces ever your will though, I give me," prayed the Suwannee
said when you arrive early have eternal consequences. and nephews also survive, love you and trust you.
take one of the less notice- My wife and I never went Memorial services were Amen."
able seats because it would back to that church. We held at 10 a.m. on Wednes- After praying, the soldier M E N 'S R A LL Y
be better to be asked to take have long since found a day, August 3, 2005 at the lay quietly listening to the
a more prominent seat than church home and are hap- Grace Baptist Church, with enemy begin to draw close.
to be asked to give up your py, but we were looking for Bro. Orvis Amerson, officiat- He thought, "Well, I guess CORNERSTONE
seat to someone else of a church at the tine. ing. Interment will be at a the Lord isn't going to help BAPTIST CHURCH
higher stature in the com- David H. Matier, DPC later date. me out of this one."
munity and be embar- Christian/Biblical Counseling Joe P. Burns Funeral Then he saw a spider be- US HWY 27 WEST-MAYO
rassed as you are asked to dmatier@alltel.net 051705 Home in Mayo was in gin to build a web over the SATURDAY-AUGUST 13th
move. charge of all arrangements. front of his cave. As heA U A -AUGU 1
Most Church members 6:00 PM
would agree that visitors Bottled water u 'r Gospel
are distinguished guests Saailable a t EO et ert BAR-B-QUE PORK SUPPER-6:00 PM
and would give them a at E Saturday Night August 6 SERVICE 7:00 PM
pretty high status. They Emergency Manage- ALL MEN ARE WELCOME! BRING A
would agree that visitors ment Director Donnie Southern Gospel Concert will be Saturday night, AugustFRIE
should have the honored Land said bottled water is 6 at 6 p.m.
seats but it is not always available at the Emer- Come celebrate a "Night of Praise." The "Old Time COME JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF
that way much to the cha- agency Operations Center Gospel Hour Quartet" from Lynchburg, Virginia and for- FELLOWSHIP, WORSHIP AND A MESSAGE
grin of many a pastor. I (EOC) for county resi- merly with Dr. Jerry Falwell and Thomas Road Baptist FROM GOD'S WORD
have had the experience of dents that have a water Church, will be in concert at Rock Sink Baptist Church, SPEAKER: REV. EDDIE BLALOCK
being a first time visitor at a source that is not safe to Old Town. PASTOR- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
church and being asked to use. The church is located on SR 349 approximately 12 miles PERRY
move because I was sitting For .more information north of Old Town and 12 miles south of Branford.
in someone's seat. One call 294-1950 or stop by No admission will be charged but a love offering will be
time when this happened it the EOC Building located received. DOORPRIZE!!!!! DRAWING FOR A BRAND
upset my wife so bad that at the county jail. Also appearing will be "Southland Quartet" from Rock NEW BLACK POWDER RIFLE
we left the church before Sink Baptist Church. Come and be blessed. W BLACK WD

Sci af \V/ New Arrival Maximum Impact Youth
OaLL VCenter to open August 5
Call: Tracy Landen and family with their peers. All dra-
294-1210 of Suwannee County, will ma teams, youth praise
reopen the Hornet's Nest teams, youth bands, and
'. Game Room on Friday, Au- whatever the youth are in-
gust 5 under its new name, volved with at their local
*.a^^e ', Maximum Impact Youth churches are welcome to
Center. The center is locat- participate.
t t1,' 9 a__Lziccla wi,-azy )IL U' .. ed on Main Street, down- Some of the games of-
ng aiiEd 4 town Mayo. fered are pool, video
Send us your at The game room will open games, football, maybe
social news at 6 p.m. and close at 11 some air hockey and soon
Deadline J New Baby -- p.m. on Friday nights. Sat- we should have Fear Factor
aMonday n urday nights will start at 7 said Tracy.
Monday Noon .m. with a youth service Tracy will be getting a
Sand remain open until 11 newsletter in the hands of
p.m. the area youth pastors re-
S"I am really excited to see questing some adults to
5 O i w dc i what's going to happen on volunteer to help at the
y z^ K^ Saturday nights," said 17- game room.
year-old Tracy. For more information
She said she hopes that call Tracy at 294-3069 or
/ "v all the churches will sup- 364-3611 or drop by the
Ava Grace Mercer port their youth as they're Center on opening day and
given the opportunity to let Tracy know that you
Joseph and Teresa Mercer are proud to announce the share their testimonies would like to help out.
birth of their daughter, Ava Grace Mercer. Ava was born
May 22, at 5:03 p.m. at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She
weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Terry Folsom of Mayo and 1
Hyta Folsom of Odessa, Texas. Maternal great grandpar- Ad
ents are A. F. and Nadine Folsom of Mayo, and the late
John and Estelle Prine of Day.
Paternal grandmother is Wanda Williams of Vero
SBeach. Paternal great grandparents are Myrtle and the late
-. 4 John Williams of Branford.
Betty and Paul D. Townsend rock B
Brock-Bass
Paul D. and Betty Townsend are celebrating 50 years
of marriage. She is the former Betty J. Fielding and they an Fr
are both from Day. They have just returned from a won- edd g emde
derful six week driving trip to Alaska. d n
Their children are Paulette Townsend, Betty Sue Jimmy and Jane Brock .day, August 6, 2005 at 4
of Day, wish to remind pWm. at Brewer Lake Bap- y
Thomas (Rex-deceased) and Daniel Jr. (Beth Starling). of Day, wish to remind pm. at Brewer Lake Bap-
They have 5 grandchildren, Amanda and Jonathan you of the approaching tist Church in Day. Tracy Landen Photo Delores L. Walker
Buchanan and LaQuae, Sarah and Jon Paul Townsend. marriage of their daugh- reception will follow at
ter, Joanna Holly Brock to the church's fellowship 0 cJ _-
Andrew Donald, Bass, son hall. a -
N ew A arrival of Drew and Renee Bass Local invitations were '
of Live Oak.. not sent. All friends and
c aThe wedding ceremony family are invited to at-
S" -.. will take place on Satur- tend.

5 p Lafayette Band Booster meeting Grace Baptist Church
The Band Boosters would The Band Boosters relies 5196 SE US Hwy 27
like to invite you to come to on the community for sup- Mayo, Florida
their first Band Booster port to our children in theda
meeting of this school year band. We appreciate all that Saturday
on August 9, at 6:30 pm in our community does and August '; 2005
the Lafayette High School we thank you for your sup-
band room. The agenda will port. We hope you come out 8 a.m. 12 noon
consist of fundraisers, the and become a member of
band schedule for this year, the Lafayette Band Boost- in Church Fellowship Hall
S- getting donations, voting in ers.
official members, bringing We look forward to see-
A in new members, and more. ing you there. e te

,- .- Lafayette High School FFA Kickoff e C
Please join us on Thurs- their dues for the upcoming "Everything is Free
day, August 25, to start the year. They are only $20 per
Trevor and Trent James Lawson year off right. As promised, member.
we will have our exciting A Chicken & Rice Dinner
cake auction, excellent door will be served at 6:30 pm in Ny
Trevor Lawson would like to announce the arrival of prizes, and hear about the the High School Cafetorium.
his brother Trent James Lawson, born June 28, 2005 at upcoming events of the
6:54 p.m. at North Florida Women's Center in Lafayette FFA Chapter and
Gainesville. Trent weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces and the Alumni. '
was 19 inches long. Bring the whole family
The proud parents are Mark and Donna Lawson of for a night of fun and plan- E
Mayo. Maternal grandparent is Virginia Bass of Bell, ning as the new school year
and Paternal grandparents are James and Shirley Law- begins. This is a great op-
son of Mayo. portunity for FFA and T H E O PE "N H E 0 E
Alumni members to pay .,
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Walking track is open to the public

Robin Pearson, Lafayette
County Public Health Depart Pippy Cashman gave some im-
ment, got the opening ceremo- portant tips about a healthy
ny off to a good start. diet.

A large crowd gathered on opening day of the walking track located by CR 400 in Mayo.

i Nick, Josh and Bree Singletary accept a soccer ball from Pearson
' -t' sto use at the local soccer games.

Dr. Bonnie Sorenson was a
special guest for the day.
The line was long as folks waited to sign-up to walk.

S... "" A look back at family history
Everyone had the chance to sign on the dotted line. Delores L. Walker als available for the novice
S. The need to research researcher the library gra-
your ancestry can strike at ciously provides a knowl-
any time as it did for me edgeable assistant, Sandra
several weeks ago. The de- Norris and volunteers to
sire to find out more about help you find the names
my family roots led me and and whereabouts of your
Sny friend, Carolyn Walker long-lost relatives.

^***l -rary ,i -,. "' i '(- I M0 irfmaio n mater www 'elmerslibrary I
to Elmer's Gene'logy Li' It was quiet a shock to me
'' brary "in Madfidn.W 'When when the v-olunteer' in-
Sandy's Country Curl girls closed the doors of the beauty shop to left almost four hours later I formed me that my grand-
'We- E a walk the track. had taken a walk back in father, Elisha Dale Leggett,
Time as I found the names who I knew was the sheriff
.9 9" l r .1- of relatives I was familiar of Pearson, Ga. had a mili-
with and also names that I tary record as well. As I
had never heard mentioned looked at the actual signa-
Jettie Ruth Walker waiting to sign up by the table that held fruit hadbefore by fa mentioned looked at the actual sion
S before by family members. ture of my grandfather on
When you walk into the the registration card I felt a
spacious building located connection that I had not
in the downtown area you had before to a man that I
.ucKLE U are surrounded with vol- had never seen in person.
umes and volumes Elmer Speer, the library's
S.(23,789) of printed materi- founder said the library
al. Everything is neatly was going into it's sixth
.. .1 Jd BS la .. shelved alphabetically by year and has a steady
Jade Buchanan and Sheila Hewett lead the way for the 90 partic- state and county. There stream of researchers who
Sipants. are county histories, cen- make use of the materials
sus books, newspapers, daily.
war records, genealogy "I became interested in
periodicals and exchange genealogy in high school
newsletters from 140 ge- when the teacher gave our
nealogy societies, a roster class an assignment on
S--.of Confederate Soldiers family history, my interest
Pastor Wayne Hudson, New Beginnings Church,.picks out his t- and Union soldiers and has grown over the years
shirt with the help of Kathy Dodd. numerous business, city and the result is this li-
Tand county directories. brary," Speer said.
There are also yearbooks, The library is open Mon-
SW A N N BA IL -." phone books, plat books, day through Friday, 10 a.m.
atlases and census rolls on to 4 p.m. For more informa-
B O N D S microfilm going back to tion call 850-973-3282 or
1820. email at research@elmersli-
SWANN BONDING AGENCY So as not to feel over- brary.com. There is also a
EARL SWANN JKJF/ I I J! whelmed by the vast num- website you can log onto at
B ber of information materi- www.elmerslibrary.com.
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County Court Docket
Lafayette County Court Childon Chiren: dismissed with $25. Charged with no valid dri-
convened on Wednesday, Charged with no valid dri- Juan Ruiz Nunez: ver license/failure to stop o =
July 20, 2005 at 9 a.m. The ver license. He pled Charged with no valid dri- at agriculture inspection
Honorable Harlow H. guilty, adjudicated guilty, ver license. He pled guilty, station. Transfer to
Land, Jr. presided. Here is fined $150 plus court cost adjudicated guilty and Suwannee County. is s io n
a record of those who ap- and placed on six months fined $150 plus court costs. Mary A. Watson:
peared in county court and probation. Preston P. Quiles: Charged with no valid dri- O
the disposition of their Lisa Lenora Dillashaw: Charged with possession ver license. She pled *o
case: Charged with DUI. She of marijuana under 20 guilty, adjudication with-
ARRAIGNMENTS pled guilty, adjudication grams. He pled guilty, ad- held, placed on six
Hayward Bass: Charged withheld, fined $250 plus judicated guilty, fined months supervised proba-
with battery. He pled not court cost and placed on $500 plus court costs. Dri- tion and fined $150 plus Your career. Your degree.
guilty. Pretrial August 17. one year supervised pro- ver license are suspended court cost.
Larry Blocker: Charged bation. She must attend for two years and he is Gabriel G. Yepez: Y
with battery. He pled not DUI School and perform placed on one year super- Charged with no valid dri- Y o u r
guilty. Pretrial August 17. 50 hours of community vised probation. ver license. He pled guilty,
Sean G. Bousquet: service. Brandy Rehberg: adjudicated guilty, fined It all starts here....at NFCC.
Charged with possession Roberto Flores: Charged Charged with issue of $150 plus court cost.
of alligator parts/Florida with no valid driver li- worthless checks under Randall Bailey: Charged
Litter Law. He pled guilty, cense. He pled guilty, ad- $150 x 11. She pled no with DUI. Continue Au-
is adjudicated guilty, fined judicated guilty, fined contest, is fined $50 per gust 17. Ea de r
$350 plus court cost and $150 plus court costs. and check plus court costs and Danny Rogers Bridges: Earn a eg ree
placed on one year super- placed on six months su- placed on one year super- Charged with animal cru-
vised probation. pervised probation. vised probation. elty or abandonment x Associate in Arts Degree
John D. Bustion: Nicolas Florez: Charged Kristin D. Resendiz: 8/improper disposing of
Charged with possession with DUI/no valid driver Charged with battery. She dead animal. Continue [twO-year degree)
of alligator parts/Florida license. He pled guilty, pled guilty, is adjudicated August 17. Earn an A.A. degree from NFCC and be
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Israel R. Castillo: community service, with driving while license Terrell Hamlin, Jr:
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with certain Conservation He pled not guilty. Con- where notice given. He fined $350 plus court cost (A.A.S. less than two-year degree]
Reserve Program (CRP) tinue August 17. pled not guilty, case dis- and placed on supervised Business Administration and Management,
contracts expiring this year Jesse Wayne Land: missed with $25 plus court probation for six months. Customer Service Technology
may extend their contracts Charged with driving costs. Wendell James Tharpe: Office Systems Technology
for one year, announced while license suspended. Curtis M. Turner: Charged with battery. hiho Ecatin
Kevin Kelley, State Execu- He pled not guilty. Pretrial Charged with driving Continue August 17. Early Childhood Edcation
tive ,Director for USDA's August 17. while license suspended Matthew J. Webb: Criminal Justice
Farm Service Agency (FSA). Fidel Olemdo Mosque- or revoked/reckless dri- Charged with driving Option in Law Enforcement
"The expiration affects ap- do: Charged with disor- ving. He pled no contest, while license suspended Option in Corrections
proximately 1,969 acres derly intoxication. Contin- adjudicated guilty, fined or revoked. He pled Networking Technology
now protected by the CRP ue August, 17. $600 plus court costs, will guilty, is adjudicated
inl -Florida,counties," said, 4 Elizabeth. D. Neel: spend 90 days in county guilty, fined $150 plus
Kelley. "Extending certain Charged with permitting jail and is placed on one court costs and placed on Choose a Career!
existing contracts will en- unauthorized person to year supervised probation. six months supervised
sure that CRP's environ- drive. She pled guilty, case Antonia Vasquez: probation.
mental benefits are pre- College Vocational Certificates
served."ocal FSA offices will no- (three months to two years)
L l FSA offices wl National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Administrative Assistant
tify eligible CRP partici-
pants of their option to Lafayette District Schools announces its cation only the child's name, Food Customer Service Technology
modify and extend their policy for free and reduced price meals for Stamp/TANF case number, and signature Legal Administrative Assistant
CRP contracts. The deadline students under the NATIONAL SCHOOL of adult household member. Architectural Drafting
to apply for this extension is LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. Foster children may receive benefits Mechanical Drafting
Sept. 2, 2005. Any interested person may review a based upon the child's personal income Early Childhood Education
The extension option ap- copy of the policy by contacting Gina Hart only. Aux Law Enforcement Officer
plies to CRP participants at 363 N.E. Crawford Street, Mayo, FL All other households must provide the CMS Law Enforcement
with contracts scheduled to 32066, or call 294-1351. following information listed on the appli- Corrections Basic Recruit
expire on Sept. 30, 2005, and Household size and income criteria will cation: Combintion La rceet rrecti
whose original contract be used to determine eligibility. These cri- Total monthly household income list- Combination Law Enforcementorrectns
with the extension will not teria can be found on the second page of ed by amount received and type of income Crossover Corrections to Law Enforcement
exceed 15 years. About. this document. Children from families (wages, child support, etc.) received by Crossover Law Enforcement to Corrections
7,000 contracts, nationwide, whose income is at or below the levels each household member; Crossover CPO to LE Officer
are affected, shown may be eligible for Free or Reduced Names of all household members; Emergency Medical Tech-Basic
The extension will not Price meals. Signature of an adult household mem- Patient Care Technician
change participants' rental Application forms are being sent. to all ber certifying the information provided is Practical Nursing Program
rates. All or a portion of the homes with a letter to parents or correct; and College Credit Certificate Programs
acreage under contract may guardians. To apply for Free or Reduced Social security number of the adult Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) ....
be included in an extension, Price Meals, households must fill out the signing the application or the word Office Systems Specialist : .
but no new acreage may be application and return it to school. Addi- "NONE" for this household member if he paramedic
added. Obligations and re- tional copies are available at the principal's or she does not have a social security num-
sponsibilities under the office in each school. The information pro- ber.
original contract continue to vided on the application will be used for If a household member becomes unem- Four-Year Degree Programs @ NFCC
apply to contracts that are the purpose of determining eligibility and played or if the household size changes, B.A. in Elementary Education, Human Services
modified and extended. may be verified at any time during the the school should be contacted. Such Administration and Business Administration &
USDA is not planning to school year by school or other program of- changes may make the student eligible for Management at Saint Leo University
offer a general CRP sign-up ficials. Applications may be submitted at reduced price or free meals if the house- ,
in fiscal year 2005. Howev- any time during the year. hold income falls at or below the levels B.S. in Elementary Education
er, producers may continue Households that receive Food Stamps or shown below. or Criminal Justice at FAMU
to enroll relatively small, TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Under the provisions of the Free and Re-
highly-desirable acreage, Families) are required to list on the appli- duced Price meal policy FOOD SERVICES Continuing Education and '
such as filter strips and ri- DIRECTOR will -
arian buffers in the con- Unless Indicated these on the application, the Information on the Free and Reduced Price review applica- PrOfeSSIOnal Training
pa n buyers, i lth c Meal application may be used by tle school system in determining eligibility for other educational a pi al
tinuous CRP at any time at programs. tions and deter- See our new Ed2Go online courses
FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDEUNES i"'
their local FSA office. FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS mine eligibility. If WWW.NFCC.EDU
The CRP is a voluntary Effective from July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006 a parent or
REE MEEALSCALE d FREE Adult Basic Education and GED Prep courses.
program available to agri- HOUSEHOLD ALLY MONTHLY WEEKLY guardians is dis- FREE
cultural producers to help 1 12.441 1.037 240 satisfied with the
oal- 3e ruling of the offi- Day & eight Classes I On & Off Campus
mentally sensitive land. 4 25,155 2,07 cial, he or she
5 29,393 2,450 566
Producers enrolled in CRP 6 33,631 2,803 647 may wish to dis-
plant long-term, resource- 42107 3,509 cuss the decision
conserving covers to im- For, ach with the deter- N rt 7 1
prove the quality of water, I family member, add CED PRICE MEAL SCLE34 82 mining official on Forid .7
control soil erosion, and en- noUSEHOLD an informal basis.
chance wildlife habitat. In re- SIZE ANNUALLY MONHL If the parent W W W NFCC EDU
turn, FSA provides partici- s 2.767 2,48 573 wishes to make a N LlB "
pants with rental payments 44 78, 2, 680 formal appeal, he a Schedule available online
for 10- to 15-years and cost- e 476,- 3,9 8 9216 or she may make
shrsisacoesals_ 53,691 4,4981 1037 L SSii l
share assistance to establish ,922 499 1153 a request either
the practice. For more infor- ach orally or in writ-
mation on the CRP pro- Yadd ?118 ing to: FREDL E I :
gram, contact your local WARD, 363 N.E. A G S
S Remember: The total Income before taxes, socal security, health benefits, union dues, or other CRAWFORD ST
FSA office or visit the FSA deductons must be repoed. pCRAWYO, FL |
w eb site at: in., ua F iri,., ,u. 8 rA op. .it M AYO, FL 32066 I
http: / www.fsa.usda.gov/ .a.n".'on, rie USDA. 0Dr. CMiRi. IRotl 32-WleBuiMna)rl pende'rAne or call 386-294- W
dafp / cepd / crp.htm. w .~2s4hg. DC 20250-9 aca 2 720- 004e nd TUD). As eql r ndployer. 1351. '

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Hot item on the Department of Veterans Affairs

market... Real Estate! Disability Pension Benefits
Linda Smith Disability Pension Benefits
Due to the skyrocketing What is VA Disability to this day), veterans can veteran with no depen- yearly income limit which
in prices of real estate, I Pension? now serve after 9/7/80 dents your yearly income describes your situation
Leenette McMillan, local at- Disability Pension is a during a period of war must be less than $12,419 (see examples above). This
torney presented a pro- benefit paid to wartime vet- time. When they do, they If you are a housebound difference is generally paid
gram at the weekly meet- erans with limited income generally now must serve veteran with one depen- in 12 equal monthly pay-
ing on Real Estate Closings. who are no longer able to 24 months to be eligible for dent your yearly income ments rounded down to the
McMillan said she was work. pension or any other bene- must be less than $15,566 nearest dollar. call the toll-
aware of the fact that many Who is Eligible? fit. But note the exclusions If you are a veteran who free number below or de-
people who either plan to You may be eligible if: in 38 CFR 3.12(d) AND needs aid and attendance tails.
sell or buy property do not You were discharged You are permanently and has no dependents How can you apply?
have any idea of the Local attorney, Leenette from service under other and totally disabled, or are your yearly income must be You can apply by filling
process that one has to go McMillan presents program, than dishonorable condi- age 65 or older, AND less than $16,955 out VA Form 21-526, Vet-
through to complete that tions, AND Your countable family If you are a veteran who eran's Application for
type transaction, therefore the property, all the names You served 90 days or income is below. a yearly needs aid and attendance Compensation or pension.
she hoped that the program must match. You need two more of active duty with at limit set by law and has one dependent If available, attach copies
would answer some of the witnesses and a notary. (No least 1 day during a period Family Income Limits your yearly income must be of dependency records
obvious questions associat- family can be used as wit- of war time. However, 38 (effective Dec. 1, 2004) less than $20,099 (marriage and children's
ed with this type deal. nesses.) The settlement CFR 3.12a requires that If you are a..... Note: some income is not birth certificates) and cur-
McMillan said that it is statement can be requested anyone who enlists after Veteran with no depen- counted toward the yearly rent medical evidence
always advisable to have a and reviewed ahead of 9/7/80 generally has to dents your yearly income limit (for example, welfare (doctor & hospital re-
contract of some sort, even time, so that changes that serve at least 24 months or must be less than $10,162 benefits, some wages ports). You can also apply
if you write it out yourself need to be made can be the full period for which a If you are a veteran with earned by dependent chil- on line through our web-
and have both parties sign made. person was called or or- a spouse or a child your dren, and Supplemental So- site at
it. She said you should McMillan also gave dered to active duty in or- yearly income must be less cial Security Income.) http://vabenefits.vbs.va.
spell out the terms of the some helpful tips about der to receive any benefits than $13,309 How much does VA gov/vonapp.
sale, who will pay for what, things to make sure of if based on that period of ser- Veterans with additional pay? For more information call
such as Doc stamps deed, you purchase property that vice. With the advent of the children: add $1,734 to the VA pays you the differ- toll-free 1-800-827-1000 or
Doc stamps Mortgage and has changed hands. Gulf War on 8/2/90 (and limit or each child) ence between your count- visit our web site at
Intangible tax. There is no An interesting thing that still not ended by Congress If you are a housebound able family income and the http://www.va.gov.
set rule about who pays for was brought out at the end
what, so it must be deter- of the program by Judge
mined ahead of time, ac- Hank Land was that most Celebrate summer with blueber es
cording to McMillan. She folks think that Probate is
said everything is nego- such a terrible thing when By: Priscilla Cashman, crowd of foods and flavors. Though an indicator of matu-
tiable, but it should be in reality it is not that big a Program Assistant they cannot be beat in all things sweet, rity, but color is -
spelled out who will be deal and usually can be Lafayette County Extension Service they are pretty impressive on the sa- berries should be a
paying for what. handled rather quickly. The blueberry is a sweet, succulent vory side too. Their fresh fruity flavor deep purple blue to -
Another thing to make fruit that tastes good and can be com- teams up perfectly with pork or chick- blue-black; reddish
sure of is that there is a def- CO M E! bined with so many other wonderful en. They can also be used in fruit salsas berries are not ripe 11
inite closing date. McMil- foods. Who would have thought that and sauces accented with black or red but may be used in '
lan said it can always be ex- CO M E! something so small could be so many peppers, thyme and mint. cooking. Soft, watery 1;'
tended, or changed, but different things to us. Dairy foods are a natural mate for berries mean they are *;r: .'
there should be a specific FU Estimated to have been around for blueberries: cottage cheese, ice cream, overripe. If berries i- .''
date. Another must to more than 13,000 years, this berry frozen yogurt, sherbet, sour cream, or are dehydrated and
make things legal is to put FLN! packs a big punch. It contains the high- try blueberries as part of a fruit and wrinkled, they have Priscilla Cashman
down a binder, (pay the F est number of antioxidants out of 40 cheese platter. Almost any fruit teams been stored for too
person to hold the deal for We will be having a fruits and vegetables researched by the up well with blueberries, apples, apri- long. Fresh berries should be covered
you.) Yet another impor- Fashion Show Extrava- USDA. Just 1/2 cup of blueberries can cots, coconuts, melons, citrus fruits and and stored in the refrigerator and
tant aspect is the legal de- gaza at the Mayo Con- provide as much antioxidant power as other berries. All kinds of nuts go well washed just before using.
scription of the land in m C Au 5 servings of other nutritious fruits and with them too, especially almonds. Try For more information about the
question. Make sure every- gust 20, at 7p.m. vegetables. That same 1/2 cup has as dried blueberries instead of raisins in benefits of blueberries in your diet
thing is accurate and both The proce ed will be many antioxidant properties as 1000 your cereal, oatmeal cookies, or even call Priscilla Cashman, Program As-
parties are aware of the ex- given to Everreen Mis- mg of vitamin C. cornbread. sistant, University of Florida, Fami-
act location and dimen- onar Baptist Church Not only are blueberries good for us, So how do we select the perfect ly Nutrition Program, Lafayette
sions. layo for the remodeling they taste great too. Commonly found berry? When buying blueberries, look County Cooperative Extension Ser-
At the closing, you of their kitchen. in breads, desserts, and salads, people for fresh blueberries that are firm, dry, vice at 294-1279 or log on
should have a legal de- oft e Srtk tc vn eat blueberries year round. Blueber- plump, smooth-skinned and relatively www.blueberry.org or
shiou hav arel De o IThank you Sister Kelly v
scription and parcel ID of : ries get along well with a diverse free from leaves and stems. Size is not www.foodandhealth.com

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Area .. Friends of Troy Springs
Continued From Page 1A The group meets once host barbeque
a month and has a yearly
commission according to itinerary of ministry for Bp
God's calling in unity as the community. The next
born again, blood-bought big event will be "Chili
sisters in Christ. "In doing Night" to be held at Al-
this we can minister with ton Church of God. Pad-
the local churches to help gett said churches will be
our community as godly contacted about the blan-
women of faith," said Pad- kets and heaters needed
gett. for giveaway on Chili .
That is exactly what Pad- Night.
gett and her sisters of faith To learn more about this
were doing on Saturday as community outreach or to
they shared a meal with join with them you can Lafayette County residents Jim and Cheryl Hollis, left, along with
those that came to receive contact Joy Padgett at 294- Ron and Jill McMillan enjoy the beauty of Troy Springs as they en-
back-to-school backpacks, 1480 or Lori Land at 294- jy their lunch.
all free of charge. 2615.

New Beginnings Church youth had a great day passing out back-
packs. Seven churches, First Assembly of God, Brewer Lake Bap-
tist Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Lighthouse Christian Cen-
ter, Bethel Creek Baptist Church, New Beginnings Church and Al-
ton Church of God served as part of the backpack giveaway.
Photo Delores L. Walker
John Jones of Citizens Support organization cooked up the food
P u b lic m eet for guests at Saturday's Troy Springs Day.

Please be advised that the Early Learning Coalition of
Florida's Gateway, Inc Board Meeting will be held on
Wednesday, August 10, at 9 a.m. in the Columbia County
School Board Office, S.O.S. Bldg., Room 130, Lake City.
The Coalition oversees the state and federal funding for
all school readiness programs birth to age five (5) for the
following counties: Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette,
Suwannee, and Union Counties. We encourage commu- --_13
nity participation and welcome any input.
S 3 If any persons) interested in attending this meeting has
a disability requiring special assistance please contact .
Michelle Howland contributed school haircuts this past Saturday Heidi Moore at (386) 752-9770. Jim Fishback and Carolyn Frederick had plenty of literature about
as part of the "Back to School Backpacks Drive" sponsored by Notice has been made of this meeting, through publica- the natural springs in Florida for guests to enjoy as well as learn
Friendship Evangelism. tion, to cover the "Government in the Sunshine" Law. from. Photos Delores L. Walker

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Mayo Legals Mayo Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Mayo Legals Mayo Legals Mayo Legals M o
The Lafayette County Commission will hold a civ
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS went very well. A bachelor's degree and five public hearing to consider the following pro- claims with the Court WITHIN THE LATER OF STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT ceived;
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA years experience in some type of government posed ordinance. The public hearing will be at THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (c) A statement of the pots the Department
as a manager or high-level position is pre- a regular scheduled meeting on Monday, Au- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT should consider in making the final decision;
RESOLUTION ferred. Starting salary rage is $40,000 to gust 22, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- (d) A statement of which rules or statutes re-
$50,000 annuallyin the Commissioners meeting room on the VCE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON The Department of Environmental Protection quire reversal or modification of the Depart-
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County second floor of the Courthouse in Mayo, Flori- THEM. gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit, ent action or proposed action a mend
Commissioners that after the compliance with Please send a cover letter and resume by Au- da. FLA184047, for Lafayette Dairy, LLC to Mr. (e) If desired, a request that a public meeting
the provisions of Florida Statutes 336.09 and gust 19 2005 to : Curtis Hamlin Chair- All other creditors of the decedent and person Louis E. Larson Jr. 10000 Hwy 98 North be scheduled including a statement of the na-
336.10, that said board does abandon, dis- man, Lafayette County Commission, PO. Bx By Order Of: having claims or demands against the estate Okeechobee, FL 34972 to construct and op- ture of the issues proposed to be raised at the
continue and close the following road to wit: 88, Mayo, Fl. 32066. Telephone (386) 294- Curtis O. Hamlin must file their claims with this court WITHIN rate a partial confinement dairy. The facility is meeting. However, the Department may not
continue ad close1600. Fax (386) 294-423106 EOE; Drug-Free Chairman THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE an existing dairy farm operation with a pro- always grant a request for a public meeting.
That certain road in NE Day, running East and Workplace. A job description for the position Lafayette County Commission FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. posed herd size of 1760 mature dairy cows Therefore, written comments should be sub-
West, lying between Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 9 NE is available upon request. (maximum annual average), including 260 dry mitted within 30 days of publication of this no-
Westy and Lots 2, & 3, Block 13 E Day, PB 28 2-D All members of the public are welcome to at- The dateof the first publication of this Notice is cows. The facility consists of 2 cooling barns tice, even if a public meeting is requested.
A.P. 14, Public Records, Lafayette County tend. Notice is further hereby given, pursuant August 4, 2005. a milking parlor, silage storage area and a 0.54
Florida. Lying and being in section 26, Town- to Florida Statute 286.0105, that any person acre waste storage pond system. Manure will If a public meeting is scheduled the public
ship 3 South, Range 10 East, Lafayette Coun- or persons deciding to appeal any matter con- ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS be flushed from the milk parlor and barns and comment period is extended until the close of
ty, Florida. sidered at this public hearing will need a NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER directed to the wastewater treatment system. the public meeting. If a public meeting is held
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD record of the hearing and may need to ensure BARRED. Lactating cows will spend on a annual average ay person may submit oral or written state-
Adopted this 25, day of July, 2005, at Mayo, JUDICIAL CIRCUITIN AND FOR that a verbatim record of the proceeding is approximately 12 hours per day in the cooling ments and data at the meeting on the Depart-
Florida by the Lafayette County Board of Com- LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA made which record includes the testimony and DATED this 1st day of August, 2005. barns and 12 hours per day on 276 acres of ent proposed action. As a rest final ac-
missioners. CASE NO: 2005-30-CA evidence upon which the appeal is to be pasture. The dry cows will reside on 205 acres cant public commdifferent from the positioent final y-
based. Personal Representative: of open pasture it in this draft permit.
Curtis O. Hamlin, Chairman EVELYN P. CROSBY H. Floyd Whiddon, Jr. A Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) has been
Lafayette County Commission OA Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) has been
Lafayette County Commission ORDINANCENO. 255 South Orange Avenue developed for this facility, based on an average The permit application file and supporting data
Attest:Plaintiff, Suite 1540 of 35,800 gallons per day for barn clean-out, are available for public inspection during nor-
Attest: AN ORDINANCE WHICH MAKES IT UNLAW- Orlando, Florida 32801 sprinklers, and milking parlor flush and in- mal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
8/4-1Ricky Lyons, Clerk vs. FULTO LEAVE CLASSfor Personal Representative: cludes two waste storage ponds in series to- Monday through Friday, except legal holidays,
8/4-1-DPAUL ALEXANDER RIVERA, OUTSIDE E MATERIALS OR RUBBISH Attorney for Personal Representative: talking .54 acres, and 165 acres for wastewater at Northeast District Office, 7825 Baymead-
PAUL ALEXANDER RIVERA, OUTSID E FENCE AT ANY C OLLEC TION SITE S Florida Bar No. 0338450GLETZ, ESQUIRE irrigation. The pond system is designed to ows Way, Suite 200B, Jacksonville, FL 32256-
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LAFAYETTE COUNTY COLLECTION SITES Florida Bar No. 0338450 contain a 25-year, 24-hour storm event, based 7590, Tel. (904) 807-3300.
LAFAYETE COUNTY, FLORIDA Defendant. (TRANSFER STATIONS); PROVIDING FOR A Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa, P.A. ona a 25ear production area. Clean water 08/04
PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 3520 Thomasville Rd.-4th Floor from roof run-off is diverted away from the
RESOLUTION NOTICE OF ACTION PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tallahassee, Florida 32309 waste collection system.
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICES Tel: (850) 893-4105
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County WHEREAS, the Board of County Commis- Fax: (850) 893-7229 The system is designed as follows: flushed PUBLIC NOTICE
Commissioners that after the compliance with TO: PAUL ALEXANDER RIVERA sioners of Lafayette County, Florida have been 8/4-8/11-2-D wastewater from the barns and milking parlor
the provisions of Florida Statutes 336.09 and 10330 Fox Trail Road, South, Apartment 1208 informed that citizens are leaving their Class I will flow by gravity to a concrete lined solids The Lafayette County Commission will hold a
336.10, that said board does abandon, dis- West Palm Beach, Florida, 33411, Last waste, garbage, recyclable materials or rub- separator Solids removed from the separator regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August
continue and close the following road to wit: Known Address bish outside the fence at the Lafayette County IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD will be stored on a concrete pad, and will be 8, 2005, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in
Current Residence unknown Collection Sites (transfer stations), and JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR hauled off-site. Filtrate from the separator will the Commissioners meeting room on the sec-
That part of Central Avenue lying and being LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA gravity flow to the first waste storage pond and ond floor of the Lafayette County Courthouse
between Blocks 14 and 15 Southwest Day. AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO MAY WHEREAS, said practice is unhealthy for the PROBATE DIVISION then overflow into the final waste storage in Mayo, Florida. Listed below is an agenda for
Section 26 Tonship 3 South, Range 10 East, CLAIM AS HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, citizens of Lafayette County, Florida and CASE NO. 05-28-CP pond. The flush water recycle system will be the meeting.
Lafayette County. A Central Avenue being on ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, primarily supplied with water pumped from el-
South side of Block 14 and on North side of SUCCORS IN INTEREST, OR OTHER PAR- WHEREAS, the board has had numerous IN RE: ESTATE OF their cell of the waste storage pond system ByOrder of:
Block 15. TIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SUB- complaints when necessary Curtis Hamlin
JECT PROPERTY BY, THROUGH, UNDER, HELEN MABEL WILSON
Adopted this 25, day of July, 2005 at Mayo OR AGAINST SUCH PERSON(S) AND ALL NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY a/k/a HELEN McHENRY WILSON, The facility is located at latitude 304'17.17" N, 1. Call to Order at 9 a.m.
Florida by the Lafayette County Board of Com- HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION- longitude 831310.97" Won 559 SW Lincoln 2. Invocation and pledge to flag
missioners. RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROP- ERS OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA deceased Road, Mayo, FL 32066 in Lafayette County. 3. Approve the minutes
ERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED. THAT: 4. Special needs from the community
Curtis Hamlin, Chairman RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Any interested person may submit written 5. Public Hearing Land use
CLafayette Count Chairmam n SECTION 1. Definitions. comments on the draft permit of the Depart- 6. Conrad Bishop Various Items
Lafayette County Commission YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action The administration of the estate of HELEN ment or may submit a written request for a 7. Department Heads Various Items
Attesthas been commenced on Complaint for Mort- 1. Class I Waste shall mean general, non-haz- MABLE WILSON a/k/a HELEN McHENRY public meeting to Ed Cordova, P.E., Northeast 8. Approve the EMS/SW billing reports
RickLyons, Clerkage Foreclosure on the following real roper arduous household, commercial, industrial, and WILSON, deceased whose date of death was District Office, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite 9. Approve the bills
8/4-1 -D ty, lying and being situated in Lafayette Coun- agricultural waste as defined pursuant to Flori- June 6, 2005, is pending in the Circuit Court 200B, Jacksonville, FL 32256-7590 in accor- 10 2005-06 Budget Items
ty, Florida, more particularly described as fol- da Administrative Code (FAC) for Lafayette County, Florida, Probate Division, dance with rule 62-620.555 of the Florida Ad- 11. New Business
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS lows: 62.701.340(3)(a.c) File No. 05-28-CP, the address of which is ministrative Code. The comments or request 12. Adjourn
LBOARD OF COUNTY, FLORIDA S2. Collection Container shall mean and include Post Office Box 88, Mayo, Florida 32066- for a public meeting must contain the informa-
LAFAYETTE COUNTY FLORIDA Lot No. 12 of RIVERSIDE ESTATES according any detachable receptacle or roll off box for 0088. The names and addresses of the Per- tion set forth below and must be received in LUNCH RECESS
RESOLUTION to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book "A" the collection and disposal of solid waste re- sonal Representative and the Personal Rep- the Northeast within 30 days of publication of
Page 29 of the Public Records of Lafayette cyclable or other waste types, resentative's attorney are set forth below, this notice. Failure to submit comments or re- CHECK PRESENTATION AT 1 P.M. FOR A
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County County, Florida. Tax Parcel #30-04-12-0018- 3. Garbage shall mean animal, fruit and veg- quest a public meeting within this time period RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO EX-
Commissioners that after the compliance with 0000-00120 table waste, either along with or in combina- All creditors of the decedent and other per- shall constitute a waiver of any right such per- PAND THE INDUSTRIAL PARK
the provisions of Florida Statutes 336.09 and tion with other putrescible matter resulting sons, who have claims or demands against son may have to submit comments or request
336.10, that said board does abandon, dis- This action has been filed against you and you from the handling, storage, sale, preparation, decedent's estate, including unmatured, con- a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, Flori- All members of the public are welcome to at-
continue and close the following road to wit: are required to serve a copy of your written de- cooking, serving, processing, slaughter, man- tingent or unliquidated claims, and who have da Administrative Code. tend. Notice is further hereby given, pursuant
senses, if any, to it to Leenette W. McMillan, ufacture or consumption of animal, fruit or been served a copy of this notice, must file to Florida Statute 286.0105, that any person
That part of Duffy Avenue lying and being be- Esq., whose address is Post Office Box 1388, vegetable matter which is subject to decom- their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LAT- The comments or request for a public meeting or persons deciding to appeal any matter con-
tween Block 10 and Block 13, Southwest Day. 152 West Main Street, Suite C, Mayo, Florida position or decay and any container of such ER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE must contain the following information: sidered at this public hearing will need a
Lying and being in Section 26, Township 3 32066, on or before thirty (30) days after the material. DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS (a) The commenter's name, address, and tele- record of the hearing and may need to ensure
South, Range 10 East, Lafayette County, Flori- first publication of this Notice of Action and file 4. Recyclable materials shall mean all news- NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE phone number, the applicant's name and ad- that a verbatim record of the proceeding is
da. the original with the Clerk of this Court, whose paper, green, brown and clear container glass, DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS dress, the Department Permit File Number and made which record includes the testimony and
address is Post Office Box 88, Mayo, FL plastic containers, composed of PETE and NOTICE ON THEM. the county in which the project is proposed; evidence upon which the appeal is to be
Adopted this 25, day of July, 2005, at Mayo, 32066, either on or before August 29, 2005, or HDPE plastic; aluminum cans; metal cans; (b) A statement of how and when notice of the based.
Florida by the Lafayette County Board of Com- immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will and white goods that are accepted by the All other creditors of the decedent and other Department action or proposed action was re- 8/4-1-D
missioners. be entered against you for the relief demand- Lafayette Recycling Program. persons who have claims or demands against
ed in the Complaint for Mortgage Foreclosure. 5. Rubbish shall mean refuse accumulation of the decedent's estate, including unmatured,
Curtis O. Hamlin, Chairman paper, excelsior, rags, wooden or paper boxes contingent or unliquidated claims, must file
Lafayette County Commission This Notice shall be published once a week for or container, bottles, cans or other containers their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3)
four (4) consecutive weeks in the MAYO FREE not containing garbage, sweepings and all MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RICKY LYONS any Class I waste, garbage, recyclable materi- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS **
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA Clerk of the Circuit Court als or rubbish outside the fence at the SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED -. .
By: Hannah C. Owens Lafayette County Collection Sites (transfer TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE .-
RESOLUTION As Deputy Clerk stations). DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Leenette W. McMillan SECTION 3: If any person, corporation, club, THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF
Commissioners that after the compliance with Florida Bar No.: 0075779 association or entity is found guilty of placing THIS NOTICE IS AUGUST 4, 2005
the provisions of Florida Statutes 336.09 and Post Office Box 1388 Class I Waste, garbage, recyclable materials
336.10, that said board does abandon, dis- Mayo, Florida 32066 or rubbish outside the fence at any of the Personal Representative:
continue and close the following rad to wit: (386) 294-1688 Lafayette County Collection sites (transfer sta- KENNETH J. McHENRY
Th i(NW n Attorney for Plaintiff tions), said person is guilty of a second degree 21450 Ibis Lane
Road) running South, southeasterly from jail, up to a $500.00 fine or both.
North lione of NWu/4ofr E S thle contnu94116.09______________ andi t s,___
ingSoth, s y io te Slie of W 1/4 o f NE t coniu Attorney for Personal Representative:

ontinueandclosethefollowingeadtowit:2Lafayette Countpo 0 cy Collection sites tase eta- K T J
ig South oueaerlng ino they aW 14 of NEa NOTICE OF HEARING SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY: If any section, FEAGLE & FEAGLE, ATTORNEYS, P.A.
into the SEof N 1/4 of NE 1/4. All in Section 16, o So a subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or By;
eTownship 4 South, Rn 10 Eas. Ten con The Lafayette County School Board will con- provision of this ordinance is for any reason Martin M. Feagle
tinuing East close to and parallel to the South duct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of Florida Bar No. 0173248
line of the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, then turning 2005 at 10:30 a.m. to consider amending the competent jurisdiction, whether for substan- Attorney for Personal Representative
South along and parallel to East boundary of following Rule: tive, procedural, or any other reason, such 153 NE Madison Street
SW 1/4 of NW 1/4,300 ft. and ending. Being in portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct Post Office Box 1653
Section 15 Township 4 South,and endiRang. Being ins STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN and independent provision, and such hold Lake City, Florida 32056-1663
Lafayetteon 15, Township 4 South, Range 10 East shall not affect the validity of the remaining 386-752-7191
Lafayette Co., Florida. The Board has considered the economic im- portions of this ordinance. 8/4-8/11-2-D
Adopted this 25, day of July, 2005, at Mayo pact of the amended Rule, and upon approval
Florida by the Lafayette County Board of Comro and adoption of this policy by the School SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
ssioners a Board, Lafayette County Schools will comply nance shall be effective upon receipt of official RESOLUTION NO.: 2005-0702-01
missioners with the guidelines set forth for student pro- acknowledgment from the Secretary of State ....
gresson. that the Ordinance has been duly filed by the WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2001-2 of the
Curtis 0. Hamlin, Chairman County. Lafayette County Ordinances gives the Board
Lafayette County Commission Statutory Authority: Section 1001.41, Florida the authority to set a fee schedule for the use
Statutes PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session of the County's Community Center, and
Ricky Lyons, Clerk Florida StatutesWHRAteBadhs revosye
LDws mptlemented;:Section 1008.25; 1003.43, thisNumrday of 22005. WHEREAS, the Board has previously set a .r s
8/4-1-D State Board of Education Rule: 6A-1.09411 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS fRse of $250.00 fine if alcohol was used or pre-
LAFAYE rtE COUNTY, FLORIDA sent when the Community Center was used,
COUNTY COORDINATOR Copies of this amended Rule of the Lafayette BY: Curtis O. Hamlin, Chairman and Kristen Hurst
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED County School Board is available for public in- te oard of ou omm
section at the Office of the Superintendent of Attest: WHEREAS, the Board of County Commis- H u rs t c
Lafayette County (population 7500) is located Schools, Lafayette County School Board, 363 Ricky Lyons, Clerk sioners of Lafayette County has determined
in North Florida bordering the historic Suwan- NE Crawford Street, Mayo, Florida. 8/4-8/11-2-D that said fine should be raised to $1,000.00 for
nee River. Lafayette County's economic base te fit vio n and or te eo
is supported predominantly by agriculture and Fredric W. Ward, Superintendent of Schools violation.
timber.The largest employers is Mayo Correc- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
tional Institution. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DECISION MADE BYTHE BOARDWITH RE- CASE NO. 5-22CP A The fine for the use of alcoholor permitting Lafayette County's 14 friend had dislocated her
Lafayette County is gradually being discov- SPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT PROBATE DIVISION the presence of alcohol when using the Coun-s during active
ered by developers and retirees.The Lafayette THIS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE s Community Center is $1,000.00 for the year old Kristen Hurst was shoulder during activity
County Commission would like for the county WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEED- IN RE: ESTATE OF $,000.00 for the
to grow but retain its rural, agricultural values. INGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE MAY first violation and $2,000.00 for the second vi- chosen "Camper of so at the church ser-
Lafayette has approximately 60 employees: NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM HELEN F.WHIDDON Week" at the West Florida vice we both went down to
The total budget is 8.3 million RECORD OFTHE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, PASSED in regular session this 25th day of District Youth Camp held the front and started pray-
WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- Deceased July, 2005.
The ideal candidate for this newly created po- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE
sition understands agricultural communities, APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS in Marianna July 18-22. She ing for her arm. She looked
county government, and economic develop- 7/28-8/11-3-D LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FLORIDA was selected from 200 at me with tears in her eyes
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DE-
Sm n g MANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE STATE: BY: CURTIS O. HAMLIN campers who attended and and said, "Kristen, my
P u bli c m e e t The administration of the estate of HELEN F. Attest. was awarded a free schol- shoulder is healed." Hurst
WHIDDON, deceased, File Number 2005- RICKY LYONS, Clerk arship to attend next year's said she knew that was the
SPlease be advised that the Lafayette, Suwannee, and 22CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for 8/4-1-D WOrk of God and it was tru-
Lafayette County, Florida Probate Division, the camp. work of God and it was tru-
Early Learning Coalition of Union Counties. We encour- address of which is P.O. Box 88, Mayo, Florida Hurst said, "This year ly an awesome experience
32066. The names and addresses of the per-
Florida's Gateway, Inc. Ex- age community participa- sonal representative and the personal repre- was my first year going to to witness.
ecutive Committee Meeting tion and welcome any input. sentative's attorney are set forth below. Lfayette County will submit the Anndal Re- Youth Camp and I am Hurst said just one week
port required by the State Housing Initiatives
will be held on Monday, If any persons) interested ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- Partnership Program for fiscal years ready to go back. I had so of Youth Camp made her
FIED THAT: 2002/2003, 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 by
August 8, at 4 p.m. in the in attending this meeting September15,2005.Copies ofthereportsara much fun and learned a look at life in a whole new
ELC-FG Office, 484 SW has a disability requiring A creditors of' the decedent and other per- available for public inspection and comment at lot." way.
sons having claims or demands against dece- the Office of the Chairman of the Lafayette
Commerce Drive, Suite 155, special assistance please dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is County Board of Commissioners, Mayo, Flori- Choosing her favorite "I am so thankful to God
Lake City. contact Heidi Moore at (386) served within three months after the date of da. for the opportunity to at-
Lake City. contact Heidi Moore at (386) the first publication of this notice must file their 8/4-1-D part of the week was easy for the opportu ty to at-
The Coalition oversees the 752-9770. said Hurst. "The Praise and tend camp, I've turned over
state and federal funding for Notice has been made of Worship was great, the a new leaf and I can't wait
all school readiness pro- this meeting, through pub- l band played songs as we to go back next year, Hurst
grams birth to age five (5) location, to cover the "Gov- went down to the altar to said."
for the following counties: ernment in the Sunshine" pray and worship God," For more information
Columbia, Hamilton, Law. said Hurst. She said the about West Florida Youth
coolest thing was when she Camp call Pastor David
witnessed a miracle. "My Stephens at 294-1811.

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SECTIONAL CHAMPS 81,97
: STATE RUNNER-UP 97 Here is how the long draught without a district title is solved. Meet the coaching staff. (left to right)
A TL.L Mike Harris will coach the lines. Mark Beach will coach the wide receivers and defensive backs.
Ci A MP ION Head Coach Joey Pearson will lead the linebackers and the offensive line. Bill Shows will be the of-
A V l' fensive coordinator, coach the runningbacks and the defensive backs. Gerald Powers will lead the
defensive line and will be the defensive coordinator. (not pictured was Dean Land who will be work-
According to this stadium sign, the Hornets have been denied district gold since 1997. ing with the quarterbacks.)

H ...r.

an outstanding fi rst outing.

reason Parker was the choice. After a gruel-
.ing first day of practice that had everybody
.,,,., ",*.:. ;; -: :: ..,: .ten
Ie l c c ... ,.' else heading to the showers, Parker decided

S. sively. He is always full speed ahead on
Coach Pearson works with his receivers with technique. .. t he in and ioe ard
"-'? .-' "a 9 effort is not something anyone needs toer
'i. .A reso thhoe r ws ltte hoiex t era a guel-
S ask of this young man. It will be that extra
G motivation that will help the Hornets make
the 2005-06 school year one to remember.
'" "

The line coaches wasted Itile .ime in getting the Isnean inso action. I e
Lafayette High School -
2005 Varsity Football Schedule

H O N E T S Date Oonent Site Time to work just a little harder
82/50 Clasc 8/18/05(Thursday) Kick-Off Classic (Jasper) Home 7:30 than the rest and start
STATE CHAMPIONS 9/1/05 Trenton Away 7:00 thinking district title from
9/8/05 Bronson Away 7:00 the start. The players were
9/15/05 Branford Home 7:00 asked to take pride in being
9yMorgan Rutherford showsthe 9/22/05 Bell Homc 7:00 the best, and always give a
9 0 Ttechnique that may bring the 9/29/05 Trenton Home 7:00 little extra that it takes to
10/7/05 10/13/05 Brno Away 7:00 ets respo 'nd e
SHornets their first district title in 10/6/05 Hawthorne Home 7:00 be a champion. The Hor-
It could happen. It has been awhile. eight years. 1013/05 Branford Away 7:00 nets responded.

PAGE 10A THE MAYO FREE PRESS, Mayo, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005

4-H members plant a Butterfly Garden Public
ryj Meeting
'j/ Please be advised that the
~ 4": -. Early Learning Coalition of
.. Florida's Gateway, Inc. Pro-
S-, gram Quality Committee
X'-"11 1-. Meeting will be held on
-- Wednesday, August 10, im-
,, mediately following the
2": -Board meeting at the Co-
lumbia County School
Board Office, S.O.S. Bldg.,
Room 130, Lake City.
.~ ' ~.th. The Coalition oversees
.... the state and federal fund-
-- "' ing for all school readiness
L l (5) for the following coun-
ties: Columbia, Hamilton,
Lafayette, Suwannee, and
SUnion Counties. We en-
!...". "courage community partici-
pation and welcome any in-
4-H members are busy preparing the soil for the plants put.
they will include in the Butterfly Garden, then it was time If any persons) interest-
for the plants to be put in the soil. ed in attending this meeting
The finished garden was dressed up by the arbor and has a disability requiring
the butterflies made it their home. special assistance please
contact Heidi Moore at
S. (386) 752-9770.
I .Notice has been made of
location, to cover the "Gov-
Sernment in the Sunshine"
Law.

S- SRWMD
Governing

% Board
S. Meeting
S "On Tuesday, August 9,
the Suwannee River Water
Management District's
Governing Board will meet
at 9 a.m. at District Head-
quarters, Hwy 49 and 90
East, Live Oak. The meeting
t is to consider District Busi-
S. ness and conduct public
hearings on regulatory and
land acquisition matters. A
workshop will follow the
board meeting.
S. All meetings, workshops
.. ;. and hearings are open to
S I the public.

A remarkable experience that will elevate your mind and spirit
Lake Wales, Fla.- As the termination and hard work,
world has grown more com- Bok became a highly success-
i plex and its pace more hurried, ful publisher, Pulitzer Prize-
^ ;-, there is one spot in the heart of winning author, respected hu- ,,
Central Florida where time manitarian and an advocate of
stands still and a sense of world peace. His grandmother
peace and tranquility prevail. told him to "make you the
for more than 75 years, His- world a bit better or more ':ip
toric Bok Sanctuary has of- beautiful because you have .

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gardens, unique Singing Tow- retreat in Mountain Lake Es-
er and palatial 1930s winter states near Lake Wales, Bok be-
estate, the Sanctuary offers came enchanted with the beau-
visitors unparalleled opportu- ty, dramatic sunsets and vistas
cities for artistic, cultural, per- at nearby Iron Mountain locat-
sonal and spiritual enrichment. ed on peninsular Florida's
Located approximately 55 highest point. .
miles southwest of Orlando Awed by the tranquility of
Historic Bok Sanctuary and 60 miles east of Tampa the area, Bok wanted to create
near Lake Wales, the nearly a special place that would
250-acre Historic Bok Sanctu- "touch the soul with its beauty
S ary was originally one man's and quiet," and he believed it
l eregift to the world, and today is would be the perfect setting
Sthe perfect gift for everyone to for a bird sanctuary. He pur-
give to themselves. When Ed- chased multiple lots that were
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Soft Serve le Cream Netherlands at age six and im- sites and commissioned the
Soft Serve Ice Cream.$1 migrated to America, he did world's most renowned arti-
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SL" ta" Santa Fe Community College veterans rally round the flag
SH L" hen the Florida Legisla- "We thought it was a great It was originally esti- its campus and all five cen-
Sweet Tea Monday- ture passed the Carey Baker idea and we wanted to mated that Santa Fe ters. That number grew When
Sma ell.88- Thursday Freedom Flag Act in 2004 help the college," said would need 240 the college decided to put
Large $dium1.16 Friday& requiring Florida schools to CVS President Je- flags to fur- flags in instructional labs as
1/2 gal.$1.50 Saturday display U.S. flags in e'er, tern-, Clelnets. nish ;very %%ell
1 gal. $2.50 8 am.- classroom by Augut I. a Marine c I 3 s In the end,, the Collegiate
Midnight 2005, the Santa Fe Commnll- C r p r o o m Veterans Society bought 300
nity College Collegiate \et- \ eter- o n flags and metal wall brackets
Misty $2.44 pk$22.49 car. 305's $1.46pk/$3.19car. erans Society (CVS) ;allied an. for Santa Fe. Almost $1400
Pall Mall $2.29 pk/$20.99 car. Marlboro $3.09 pk/$26.99 car. round the flag project. .\ as donated by coth$ e stu-
Kool $2.84pk/$25.49car. Virginia Slims .. $3.15pk/$27.99 car. The law mandated tiba th, dents, faculty and siai'l. Ad-
Viceroy $2.74 pk/$24.95 car. Basic $2.70 pk/$24.95 car. flags measure 2 feet b,, 3 ditional funding came
Montclair $2.69 pk/$23.99 car. Newport $2.99 pk/$26.95 car.
Parliament $3.15 pk/$27.99 car. Camel $3.04 pk/$26.49 car. feet, be American niade from the Alachua Coun-
GPC $2.54 pk/$23.49 car. Winston $2.95 pk/$25.49 car. and be paid for by pri- N t. Veterans Memorial
Salem $2.94 pk/$26.49 car. Doral $2.50 pk/$23.99 car. vate funds. SFCC Committee which
Hwy. 129, Live Oak, FL President Jackson helped the coun-
Sasser asked the ty's schools
386m33Om2269 college veterans meet the state
to raise the mandate.
money. T h e
SFCC Colle-
giate Veterans Society is
very proud of this initiative
and President Sasser's trust
in the society to raise the
needed funding," said Santa
Gus Rentz, Fe Veterans Advocate John
Sales Gebhardt. Gebhardt attended
FManager college on the GI Bill after
serving in the Army and is
now advisor to other veter-
ans completing their educa-
tion the same way.
SANow that they have led
Santa Fe to meet the flag
deadline, the veterans are fo-
cused on another fund-rais-
II; ing project. They have thus
Bad Credit? No Credit? Divorce? Bankruptcv? No Problem! Ifar raised $6,000 of $20,000
needed for two brigade size
At our incredible Stamp of Approval Sale, we finance a (20 feet by 30 feet) U.S.
flags and a 92-foot flag pole.
your future, not your past! Stop by or give us a call today! lI Clements said that two
flags are needed because of
" 4 (I i z '- 'wear and tear-one flag is
I flown while the other is be-
Load e Loadedl crew ing mended. The flag is to be
In Cab lighted and flown 24 hours a
Sak5e *2 24 m 8 8day on the Interstate 75; or
Ilt! west side of the campus.
Change 5 2000 Chevy 2005 2002 lMiisubish&~ A .. 1998 Grand 5P_3 "This is to honor all veter-
_.. an p Cavalier Chevy Crew Eclipse SE Caravan ans," said Clements. "There
Rotate 4ooso ab LS ecio are lots of memorials for
Tilroes I $.00own S23 4 285 _00Own combat veterans, but this
Fron.m.-'5 M .P eo 6. PRaI...: flag would honor all those
Alignment 2003 azda 005 illac Escalade 2005 Chrysler who serve, including those in
jcoounnus Protege Buick PT Cruiser the future." CVS members
A ISabre .--- Touring Ediion hope to complete the project

mas Carol," Saturday evenings, pick up schedules Wednesday 0650. club-gratuity paid to service
Nov. 26-Dec. 17, at the Grande and Thursday, Aug. 3-4 from 8 Aug. 5 club; 6-7 p.m. cocktail hour-
Hall; Private party bookings a.m.-3 p.m. Life Line Screening will be at byob; 7-9 p.m. meal and enter-
available! Info: toll-free 800- Aug. 4 and Aug. 18 Live Oak Garden Club tainment; the dress-coat and tie
224-5656. Florida Museum of Residents living in and for the gentlemen; reservations
*" Register Now! Natural History, around the Live Oak communi- only- call 386-364-5250.
Voluntary Prekindergarten Gainesville offers ty can be screened to reduce Aug. 6-7
Program Behind the Scenes their risk of having a stroke. Life 26th Annual Lake City
Early Learning Coalition of The Florida Museum of Nat- Line Screening will be at the Open will be held
Florida's Gateway; Voluntary ural History, Gainesville is offer- Live Oak Garden Club on Aug. Quail Heights and Southern
Prekindergarten (VPK); Chil- ing "Behind the Scenes" to give 5. The site is located at 1100 SW Oaks (formerly Lake City)
dren four on or before Sept. 1, visitors a more in-depth look at Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Ap- Country Clubs will host 26th
are eligible to receive 540 hours the museum's inner workings, pointments will begin at 9 a.m. Lake City Open Saturday and
of developmentally appropriate collections and exhibits from 10 Each screening requires ten Sunday, Aug. 6 and 7; first
preschool instruction free this a.m.-noon on Aug. 4 and Aug. minutes or less to complete. A round at Quail Heights Country
coming school year (beginning 18; free and open to the public; complete vascular screening Club (QHCC); final round at
in August). INFO: Enrollment Visitors will interact with Flori- package, including the Southern Oaks Country Club
Manager Jamie Witzman, 386- da Museum research and exhib- Stroke/Carotid Artery, Abdomi- (SOCC); entry fee $90 for mem-
752-9770, ext. 24 or Gateway it staff members while viewing nal Aortic Aneurysm and Ankle bers ofQHCC and SOGC, $100
Executive Director Dr. Thomas collections normally not on dis- Brachial Index (hardening of the for non-members, $60 for lady
Logan, ext. 12. www.elc-fg.org. play. Guests also will learn arteries) screenings is $109. members of QHCC and SOGC,
Register Now! about development and fabrica- Sign-up for a complete vascular $70 for lady non-members; and
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Executive Director for USDA's Suwannee High School tion of the museum's permanent package; include the osteoporo- $175 for professionals; $10 less
Through Aug. 28 Farm Service Agency (FSA) Class of 1986 plans exhibits. Program begins in the sis screening and pay only $129. for all if paid before Sunday,
Driver's license and The nomination deadline was 20-year reunion museum's central gallery in the Info/pre-registration: toll-free July 31; open to all profession-
vehicle inspection previously scheduled for Aug. 1. Suwannee High School University of Florida Cultural 800-697-9721. Pre-registration als, men, ladies and seniors; 36-
checkpoints scheduled The nomination form (FSA- Class of 1986; 20-year reunion; Plaza. Info: 352-846-2000 or is required. hole stroke play format for all
The Florida Highway Patrol 669A) is available at USDA Ser- Info: Angela Hunter Mandrell, on-line www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Aug. 6 divisions, pre-flighted by handi-
will conduct driver's license and vice Centers and on-line at: Mandr003@bellsouth.net., Aug. 4 Job seekers can meet cap; last flight, seniors flight and
vehicle inspection checkpoints http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/pu Catrena Francis, VanessaFran- NFCC will conduct employers at SFCC ladies flight will be using handi-
through Aug. 28, on Brown blications/elections. Info: visit a cis@msn.com as soon as possi- College Placement Tests Job Fair cap; entry deadline Thursday,
Road, CR 252, CR 252-A, CR local USDA Service Center or ble. (CPT) Job hunters seeking employ- Aug. 4. Info/sign-up: Carl, 386-
252-B, CR 25-A, SR 47, SR go on-line at: Deadline Aug. 11 North Florida Community ment are invited to the 16thAn- 752-3339 or go to www.quail-
341, US 441, US 41, CR 245, http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/pu LCCC implements new College; College Placement nual Job Fair at Santa Fe Com- heights.com.
CR 238, CR 135, Turner Road, blications/elections. registration procedures reg- Tests (CPT); Thursday, Aug. 4, munity College (SFCC), 9 a.m.- Aug. 7
SR 100, Trotter's Road, Fair- Thru Aug. 19 istration 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 in the 38th annual Dedge
field Farms Road, CR 250, CR Register for fall classes Lake City Community Col- NFCC Technical Center, Build- campus gym, 3000 NW 83 family reunion
349, SR 247 and SR 25 in Co- at NFCC lege (LCCC); new registration ing No. 13, Madison campus; Street, Gainesville. Admission is The 38th annual Dedge fami-
lumbia County; CR 132, CR North Florida Community Col- procedures for fall semester; all Photo ID. Info/Registration: free. About 90 employers at- ly reunion will be held Sunday,
136, CR 136-A, CR 137, CR lege, Madison is currently regis- fees will be due by 3 p.m. on 850-973-9451. tended last year's fair-some Aug. 7, at Suwannee Valley
249, CR 250, CR 252, CR 349, tering students for the fall term. Aug. 11; registration office; In- Aug. 4 hiring on the spot and others as a Campground, White Springs.
CR 49, CR 795, SR 20, SR 247, Registration ends Aug. 19, with for: 386-754-4291, Walk with the Chief result of follow-up interviews. Call 386-397-1667 to make
SR 10, SR 51, US 129 and late registration Aug. 22-26. www.lakecity.cc.fl.us/info/cal- Chief Nolan McLeod would Employment hopefuls are ad- camping reservations or visit
Mitchell Road in Suwannee Classes begin Monday, Aug. 22. endars. like to let friends and neighbors vised to dress for success, bring www.suwanneevalleycamp-
County; and CR 136, CR 152, Info: 850-973-1654 or e-mail Now until Oct. 21 know that he will be walking resumes and be ready to fill out ground.com/main.htm. Saturday
CR 143, CR 249, CR 137, CR admissions@nfcc.edu. Florida Division of Forestry different neighborhoods job applications. The event is night dinner planned for camp-
251, CR 146, CR 135, CR 141, Now thru Aug. 21 will hold a sign-up for enroll- throughout the city each Thurs- sponsored by the Alachua/Brad- ground. If you want to join us,
CR 150, CR 145 and US 41, SR Florida Museum of ment in the Forest Land Re- day through August beginning at ford County Career Centers, let us know. Bring a covered
6, SR 25 in Hamilton County. Natural History in cover Program approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, Florida Employer Advisory dish or two to share. Paper
Recognizing the danger present- Gainesville offers The Florida Department of Aug. 4, Chief McLeod will be- Council, Gainesville Area goods and ice provided. Please
ed to the public by defective ve- Discovery Room Agriculture and Consumer Ser- gin walking the area of Darrow' Chamber of Commerce, Santa notify all your family members.
hide equipment, troopers will The Florida Museum of Nat- vices, Division of Forestry will Avenue, Weller Street. This is a Fe Community College Career Aug.
concentrate their efforts on vehi- ural History in Gainesville will hold a sign-up for enrollment in great time to come and visit with and Job Placement Services, Hamilton County
cles being operated with defects offer a Discovery Room' for the Forest Land Recovery Pro- the chief and share your com- North Central Florida Society Democratic Party
such as bad brakes, worn tires guests of all ages from Jure i3- gram (FLRP) from July 22 ments and concerns, for Human Resource Manage- executive committee
and defective lighting equip- Aug. 21, free and open to the through Oct. 21. Statewide $6 Aug. 4 ment and Asterisk Communica- will meet
ment. In addition, attention will public. The interactive Discov- million is available. A maximum American Red Cross will tions, Inc. Info: SFCC Career The Hamilton County Demo-
be directed to drivers who would ery Room will house entertain- of $25,000 will be available for hold an Infant and Child and Job Placement Services at cratic Party executive commit-
violate the driver license laws of ing crafts, a nature area where each qualifying landowner as re- CPR and First Aid class in 352-395-5582. tee has entered a phase of
Florida. The Patrol has found guests can leam about different imbursement for incurred ex- Lake City Aug. 6 growth and re-organization. All
these checkpoints to bean effec- wildlife species, a puppet the- penses for approved practices. American Red Cross" of White Lake Yacht interested registered Democrats
ive means of enorcing the water games and educational Info: Sti.lnnet Count Forester ,Su\ anne Valley; Iitlant aJ and Dinner Club 'r"e'ielcomn fp-
equipme ritand icriver' linens e book,. Thrames wil be themed Brian Cobble at 386-364.5314. ~klj CPR U and First Aid class; White Lake Yacht and Dinner porkthe He,4.fA,,De-
laws of Florida while ensuring "Naturalist Nook" in June, Conservation Programs Manag- 6-10 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4; Club; fine dining with art and
the protection of all motorists. "Critter Crazy" in July and er Randy Hill in Tallahassee at 264 NE Hemando Ave., Suite entertainment; Saturday, Aug. 6; SEE COMMUNITY CALENDAR,
Tickets available now! "Aqua Adventures" in August. 850-414-9907 or visit www.fl- 102, Lake City. Info: 386-752- meal served by local service PAGE 4C
Community Concerts of The Discovery Room also will dofcom.

formances include jazz, swing, tory through stories and other sons and artists to show their
often Broadway performers. For age-appropriate activities. Chil- wares at the annual Santa Fe D I cS H.
details and/or tickets, contact dren must be accompanied by an Community College Holiday

Community Calendar
Continued From Page 3C Management District's gov- Aug. 10 850-973-9451. 15, at Mayo CafE, 850 Main Americaross will
crning board will meet at 9 Family Caregivers Aug. 11 Street, Mayo. Info: Velma hold an In d Cr ild
mocratic Party. The August a.m., Tuesday. Aug. 9, at Dis- and Grandparents Raising Walk with the Chief Chandler, toll-free 800-717- PR and First Aid class in
monthly meeting will be held on trict headquarters, SR 49 and Grandchildren Support Chief Nolan McLeod would 3277 or 352-359-4274. Note: Lake City
Monday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at the US 90 East, Live Oak. The Group will meet in like to let friends and neighbors New date and time. American Red Cross of
Suwannee River Regional Li- meeting is to consider District Dowling Park know that he will be walking Aug.uwannee Valley; Infant and
brary in Jasper. business and conduct public Family Caregiver and Grand- different neighborhoods NFCC will conduct TABE Swannee Valle; Infant d a
Aug. 8 hearings on regulatory and parents Raising Grandchildren throughout the city each Thurs- (Test of Adult Basic Child CPR and rst Aid class;
NFCC will conduct TABE land acquisition matters. Fol- Support Group will meet at 2 day through August. beginning Education) 6-0 p.., Tursday, Aug. 1;t
(Test of Adult Basic lowing the board meeting, the p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, Ad- at approximately 5 p.m.,Thurs- North Florida Community ve
Education) governing board will attend a vent Christian Village, day, Aug. 11, Chief McLeod will College (NFCC); TABE (Test of 0650 e
North Florida Community workshop. All meetings, Copeland Community Center, begin walking the area of Brown Adult Basic Education) test; 6Au.
College (NFCC); TABE (Test of workshops and hearings are Dowling Park. Info: Velma Street and Broome Street. This p.m., Monday, Aug. 15; NFCC Aug. 19-21
Adult Basic Education) test; 6 open to the public. Chandler toll-free, 800-717- is a great time to come and visit Technical Center, Madison cam- 12th Annual Sporting Clays
p.m., Monday, Aug. 8; NFCC Aug. 9 3277. with the chief and share your pus; Photo ID. Info/pre-registra- Competition will be held
Technical Center, Madison cam- American Red Cross will Aug. 10 comments and concerns. tion: 850-973-9451. 12th Annual Sporting Clays
Competition will be held Aug.
pus; Photo ID. Info/pre-registra- hold an AED Essentials Early Learning Coalition Aug. 11 Aug. 16 Cmpetiti w be s tonal
tion: 850-973-9451. class in Lake City of Florida's Gateway, Inc. American Red Cross will NFCC will conduct TABE 19-21 at M dows National
Aug. 8 American Red Cross of board will meet hold an HIV/AIDS and (Test of Adult Basic in r a
$100,000 in cash and prizes;
Early Learning Coalition Suwannee Valley; AED Essen- The Early Learning Coalition Preventing Disease Education) $100 0 n cas an pizes;
of Florida's Gateway, Inc. ex- tials class; 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, of Florida's Gateway, Inc. board Transmission class in Lake North Florida Community rkey Federation's Wheelin'
ecutive committee. Aug. 9; 264 NE Hernando will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednes- City College; TABE (Test of Adult urey ra os
will meet Ave., Suite 102, Lake City. day, Aug. 10, in the Columbia American Red Cross of Basic Education) tests; 1:30 portsmen program vist Info:
The Early Learning Coalition Info: 386-752-0650. County School Board Office, Suwannee Valley; HIV/AIDS p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16; NFCC Joathn H g or Mat Cf-
of Florida's Gateway, Inc. exec- Aug. 9 S.O.S. Building, Suite 130, and Preventing Disease Trans- Technical Center, Madison cam- fey toll-free at 800-THE-
utive committee will meet at 4 NFCC will conduct Lake City. The coalition over- mission class; 6-8 p.m., Thurs- pus; Photo ID. Info/Registration:N or 8.
p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, in the TABE (Test of Adult sees the state and federal fund- day, Aug. 11; 264 NE Hemando 850-973-9451. ug
NFCC will conduct TABE
ELC-FG Resource Center, 484 Basic Education) ing for all school readiness pro- Ave., Suite 102, Lake City. Info: Aug. 16(T f Adult Ba
SW Commerce Drive, Suite North Florida Community grams birth to age five for Co- 386-752-0650. American Red Cross ( as
155, Lake City. The coalition College; TABE (Test of Adult lumbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Aug. 12 will hold an Adult CPR Education)
North Florida Community
oversees the state and federal Basic Education) tests; 1:30. Suwannee and Union Counties. Wellborn Neighborhood class in Lake Cityorth Flda
funding for all school readiness p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9; NFCC It encourage community partici- Watch is having a Block American Red Cross of College (NFCC); TABE (Test
programs birth to age -five for Technical Center, Madison pation and welcomes any input. Party Suwannee Valley; Adult CPR of Adult Basic Education) test;
Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, campus; Photo ID. Info/Regis- If any persons) interested in at- The Wellborn Neighborhood class; 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6p.m., Monday, Aug. 22;
NFCC Technical Center, Madi-
Suwannee and Union Counties. tration: 850-973-9451. tending this meeting has a dis- Watch is having a Block Party! 16; 264 NE Hernando Ave.,ecca ener
It encourage community partici- Aug. 10 ability requiring special assis- It WNW's answer to "National Suite 102, Lake City. Info: 386- son campus; Photo ID.
nation and welcomes any input. Family Caregivers and tance, please contact Heidi Night Out Against Crime," 752-0650. pre-registraon: 850-973-
If any persons) interested in at- Grandparents Raising Moore at 386-752-9770. Notice which is held on a Tuesday Aug. 16-17 '
tending this meeting has a dis- Grandchildren Support has been made of this meeting, night. In the past it's been held NFCC will conduct a
ability requiring special assis- Group will meet in through publication, to cover the on a Tuesday but this year is on GED tests Family aregivers and
tance, please contact Heidi Live Oak "Government in the Sunshine" Friday to allow more families North Florida Community Grandparents Raising
Moore at 386-752-9770. Notice Family Caregivers and law. with school children to partici- College (NFCC); GED tests; 6 Grandchildren Support
has been made of this meeting, Grandparents Raising Grand- Aug. 10 pate. The he Block Party is Aug. p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Group
through publication, to cover the children Support Group will Early Learning Coalition 12 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Aug. 16-17, NFCC Technical Family Caregivers and
"Government in the Sunshine" meet at 11 a.m., Wednesday, of Florida's Gateway, Inc. Wellborn Park. Meat, some sal- Center; Madison campus; Photo Grandparents Raising Grand-
law. Aug. 10, at the Suwannee Riv- program quality ads and drinks will be provided ID required; preparation courses children Support Group will
Aug. 9 er Regional Library, 1848 S. committee will meet by the WNW. Power Country free; fee for test; Info/pre-regis- meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug.
Suwannee River Water Ohio Avenue, Live Oak. Info: The Early Learning Coalition will provide sound equipment tration: 850-973-1629. 22, Christian Deliverance Cen-
Management District's Velma Chandler toll-free, 800- of Florida's Gateway, Inc. pro- and DJ, and there will be live en- Aug. 16-17 ter, 1398 Berry Street, Jen-
governing board will meet 717-3277. Note: New date and gram quality committee will tertainment, guest speakers, On-line Aug. 16-23 nings. Info: Velma Chandler,
Suwannee River Water time. meet after the board meeting on games and a raffle for a fund- Orientation for new toll-free 800-717-3277.
M Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Co- raiser for a two- day stay at the students at NFCC Aug. 23
r lumbia' County School Board Spirit of the Suwannee which in- Orientation for new students NFCC will conduct TABE
I Office, S.O.S. Building, Suite eludes, horseback riding, canoe- at North Florida Community (Test of Adult Basic
130, Lake City. The coalition ing and dinner for two at the College (NFCC), Madison will Education)
oversees the state and federal SOS restaurant. Anyone willing be held Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8:30- North Florida Community
funding for all school readiness to bring a covered dish would be 11:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. and College; TABE (Test of Adult
Programs birth to age five for greatly appreciated and all need Wednesday, Aug. 17,8:30-11:30 Basic Education) tests; 1:30
I YU0 P bUh0nin t mony NOW Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, to bring a chair. Call Jane Camp- a.m. On-line orientation will be p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23; NFCC
UUlt Uotub uy UllUt ue W Suwannee and Union Counties. bell at 963-3196 for more info. available Aug. 16-23 through the Technical Center, Madison
I from toliks you i flinnui ure I tIt encourage community partici- Aug. 13 NFCC Web site www.nfcc.edu. campus; Photo ID. Info/Regis-
f f I ks yoU knoW l US. pation and welcomes any input. Carmichael family Info: 850-973-1654 or e-mail tration: 850-973-9451.
If you want yourTobacco Buyout money now, make sure you're getting the best deal possible If any persons) interested in at- reunion will be held admissions@nfcc.edu. Aug. 23
for your personal situation. Deal with folks you know and trust Farm Credit of North Florida. tending this meeting has a dis- The annual Carmichael fami- Aug. 18 American Red Cross will
TALK TO US BEFORE YOU DECIDE. ability requiring special assis- ly reunion will be held Saturday, NFCC will conduct hold a Caregivers class
warm Credit has been in the business of helping farmers for over 85 years. tance, please contact Heidi Aug. 13, at Clayland Baptist College Placement Tests in Lake City
e wl t t t t f e y Moore at 386-752-9770. Notice Church recreation building. The (CPT) American Red Cross of
*ALL OFFERS ARE NOT THE SAME! has been made of this meeting, doors will open at 1 p.m. for vis- North Florida Community Suwannee Valley; Caregivers
Howmuch money will you actuallyget? through publication, to cover the iting and fellowship. We will eat College; College Placement class; 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug.
I u hel ou comre ll toos aalal you"Government in the Sunshine" at 4 p.m. Please bring a covered Tests (CPT); Thursday, Aug. 18, 23; 264 NE Hernando Ave.,
law. dish and tea. Info: Doyle M. 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Suite102, LakeCity. Info: 386-
S FARM CREDIT Aug. 11 Carmichael, 386-776-2591. NFCC Technical Center, Build- 752-0650.
"OF NORTH FLORIDA I NFCC will conduct Aug. 13 ing No. 13, Madison campus; Aug. 25
OU T,. T i ,. TF College Placement Tests American Red Cross will Photo ID. Info/Registration: Walk with the Chief
S(CPT) hold an Adult CPR and First 850-973-9451. Chief Nolan McLeod would
STOL FR 00 5 I North Florida Community Aid class in Lake City Aug. 18 like to let friends and neighbors
LL LL. 800-342 37U 9 U U College; College Placement American Red Cross of Walk with the Chief know that he will be walking
I AACHUA PALATKA OCALA LAKE CITY LIVE OAK TRENTON Tests (CPT); Thursday, Aug. 11, Suwannee Valley; Adult CPR Chief Nolan McLeod would different neighborhoods
IBMWU ,,iOrll(l !09lndS., 0 iOI NC W lnh IRad 8! S10 1! ida, rh o .iO, 6i 16 U.ym A- ian i1 S.
Ai.,idaiiBi aO. oiid n ai,,dii ,1, nnld.lo ii Luiii ,d.i6 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and First Aid class; 9 a.m.-5 like to let friends and neigh- throughout the city each Thurs-
6-462-4 363282744 352622-4188 386-7541386 3863622 324632376 NFCC Technical Center, Build- p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13; 264 NE bors know that he will be day through August beginning
182544-F ing No. 13, Madison campus; Hemando Ave., Suite 102, Lake walking different neighbor- at approximately 5 p.m. Thurs-
Photo ID. Info/Registration: City. Info: 386-752-0650. hoods throughout the city each day, Aug. 25, Chief McLeod
Aug. 15 Thursday through August be- will begin walking the area of
Family Caregivers and ginning at approximately 5 Ontario Avenue and Liberty
Grandparents Raising p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, Chief. Street. This is a great time to
Grandchildren Support McLeod will begin walking come and visit with the chief
Group the area of Colonial, West- and share your comments and
Family Caregivers and moreland, Meadow. This is a concerns.
Grandparents Raising Grand- great time to come and visit
children Support Group will with the chief and share your SEE COMMUNITY CALENDAR,
meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. comments and concerns. PAGE 5C

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PEOPLE
sonal relationship with the very God who created Wow, as people we have the awesome opportunity to
us all. talk to, live for and worship the creator of the uni-
God has given us animals to care for, a world verse!
full of great beauty shown in mountains, Now for some big questions concerning our lives as
i: .' -: streams, rivers, beaches, oceans, lush green people. What example do we set for the other people
Grass, full tall trees, flowers in every color, in this same world? Do the people around you see Je-
freshly fallen snow, blue skies, sunny days, a sus in you? There is a song called "Can the World
iUY spring rain shower, a rainbow, a little kitten, See Jesus in You?." How about you, can the waitress
a bunny hopping across the yard, a beautiful or waiter in the restaurant see Jesus in your words
bird in flight, a sunrise or sunset, so much and actions? When you are waiting in a long line at
beauty around us, all for God's people to en- the store, does your behavior to others in line and to
joy! Have you ever thought about the differ- the cashier reflect the love of God? When your fami-
ence in the things that are Godmade and the ly or friends don't do as you want them to, when
things that are manmade? Only God, our cre- things are not going your way, can they still see Je-
ator, has the master plan or design. People can sus in you? We are all people, but are we all people of
try to make something great, but it pales in God?
comparison to God's creations. In this world Do we treat all people regardless of the color of
'. we are living in there are people who will tell their skin, or how tall or short, overweight or thin,
you God does not exist. There are people who rich or poor that they may be the same? God does
believe they will become a god someday. There not see color. He is not affected by someone's height,
are people who think everything just happened. weight,or financial status. He created ALL people,
I tell you when I look at the beauty of a new- and He loves ALL people. God loves all people the
born baby or the birth of a hew calf in the field, same,and He will always answer the prayers of all of
or see the intricate details on a little humming- His people. This world is full of all kinds of people,
: bird, I believe. You see, God does not make things up some are kind and loving, some are hateful and
:;ai le goes. He does not need to ask anyone for help, mean, some are always pleasant to be around, and
I-It ei already has all things in creation planned before some are not.
theyi are in sight. He knows every person who lives, has In this world there are people who are serving God
lied and all those yet to be born. and there are people who are serving another master.
SNothing about you is an accident, God saw you be- They are the ones who are lost and need to see Jesus
lfore you were born. He knew what you would look like, in our lives. They need the only hope available for
Where you would live, what you will do in your life, and salvation, Jesus. As people, we can brighten some-
By Pam Campbell he knows how long you will live. God has a reason for one's day with a simple smile, a hug or a sharing a
You and I are people, parents are people, children everything. He creates each person to be a unique in- cheerful word of encouragement with someone.
are people, our neighbors are people, the postman, dividual. There are many types of people, some who Each day we live we have the opportunity to be hap-
the banker, our teachers, our pastors, the cashier, the live in fear, some who get angry, some who are only py and determine to live a life full of joy, to go with
doctor, the people driving on the roads, we are all peo- happy when they get what they want. There are givers the flow, choose not to complain, but rather be
pie. People are made in the image of God. God says and takers, some are loving, kind and full of joy, main- agreeable, be pleasant, be a joy to be around, or we
"The Lord takes pleasure in His people." PsalmS training a positive, upbeat attitude in all circum- can choose to be sad, full of complaints, miserable
149:4a stances. Yes, the world is full of different people. What and make everyone around us feel miserable also. As
As people, we have been given a wonderful opportu- kind of person are you? Do you live to serve God and people, each of us has an affect on the people around
nity to reflect God's love in everything we do. As peo- others, or do you live to be served? Revelation 4:11 us. Whether it is positive or negative is up to us. I
ple, .our very.-words, and especially our actions, can says "You created everything, land it is for Your plea- know from experience throw I respond to situations.
bring hope to someone feeling hopeless, peace to sure that they exist and were created." How I approach different things that come my way
those in turmoil, joy to the sad,. lonely, or depressed, You see, God created people to commune with Him. really does affect those around me.
nourishment to the hungry and love to those needing He does take pleasure in His people, especially those Recently, I had the opportunity to see first hand how
love. We have been given a very unique position in the who are living for Him, and take time to know Him, to much nicer a day can be when I just went with the
world. Living as people, we have the opportunity to worship Him, to seek His face, to find out what pur- flow, let the worry go and determined to enjoy the day
live in the same world as all the other people, to un- pose He has for their lives, and be a joy to all around me whatever came my way.
derstand how people feel, to experience the things We have an awesome place in this world,living as My family noticed the difference, and it-was really
others experience. We have the chance to live as peo- God's people, enjoying God's' beautiful creation and proof to me that we can change the way we deal with
pie helping people, and at the same time have a per- loving His animals and hopefully all of His people, things. We can smile and not complain. We really can
live each day with the joy that comes from Jesus. Yes,
I know sometimes we don't feel well, things may be
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OuravisionPrsatomit, does our complaining ever stop the rain? People
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Can you believe summer is al- lem, tell your mom, dad, or whether it is in a public, private or and great shall be the peace of thy
most over and school is starting teacher. Don't ever be afraid to home school setting, so be thank- children." If you learn God's word,
again? Some of you kids may be ask for help, and remember that ful you have a place to learn and you will have a wonderful life filled
happy you get to go back to everywhere you go, even at school, books to read. You are very with His peace. This peace will
school. Some of you wish summer God is right there with you. He blessed to live in America! help you succeed in school and in
would never end, and some of you will protect you, and He will be When you have to get up early to every part of your life.
will go to school at home, but the your best friend. You can talk to go to school, be thankful you woke Treat your moms, dads, and
truth is school will start soon. Of God at school. All you need to do up and ou can learn! Remember teachers with respect and love.
course, you can enjoy some of the is talk to Him silently in your to read God's Word. God promises They are there for you, and God is
summer fun after school and dur- mind; He will hear you, and He in Isaiah 54:13 "And all thy chil- always there for you too. Have a
ing weekends as the weather will will answer you. dren shall be taught of the Lord; great school year!
still be hot for a long time yet. If you don't like school, think A. .. _. ,
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still spend time together in the in many other countries who
evenings and on the weekends. have never had the chance to 1,
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about school, do your very best, are without enough food to eat
and remember to ask for help if and houses to go home to. B
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Dear Classified Guys, Staying Focused Soaked
I need your help. I advertised my It's one thing to see an accident while There's a small pond on the corer
old car in the newspaper for $3000, driving on the highway. It's another to of my road that cars can accidentally
new car arrived. While going to m think that turning to look could cause you slide into when the road is wet and
work, I accidentally spilled coffee to have a collision of your own. Believe slippery.
on my lap, swerved off the road it or not, rubbernecking at accidents, Last rainstorm one driver took the
and crashed through some bush- people or other distractions is a leading turn too fast and skidded his new car
es. My car finally stopped when it cause of the 6.3 million accidents every right into the water. Fortunately, the
hit a Jesus statue on the front lawn year. Driver fatigue, cell phones, other pond is only a few feet deep so he
of someone's house. Aside from Duane "Cash" Hoize passengers and adjusting the radio also escaped unharmed and the police
having to pay for the bushes and a
w satue, I now have a car with & Todd "Carry" Holze rank among the leading causes of crash- quickly arrived at the scene.
$1500 worth of damage. I don't es. So the next time you're driving, be As the gentleman watched a tow
know what to do. Should I repair safe and keep your eyes on the road. truck pull his car out of the pond, the
the car and then sell it or just lower 7/31/05 officer explained how he would have
the price and hope someone 2005 The Classified Guys One Stop Shopping to write a citation.
buys it? Now that my new It's just a quick tri to the store I "What for?" asked the gentleman
car is here, I'm looking for r "It's just a quick trip to the store. I
ideas. o kg fr Cash: The next question is how bad a fencepost on her first driving lesson. don't need to wear my seatbelt." It's a still in his dripping suit and tie.
was the damage to your car? I'm just glad I bought it before she tried common excuse that could prove fatal. Jokingly the officer replied, "For not
Considering the high cost of repairs, a parallel parking! Wearing a seat belt is not only the law, having any boat registration.
Cash: Have you considered few scratches and a dent from a statue Carry: Since you already have your but also a safe habit we should all have. (Thanks to Allen J.)
that running into a religious statue might could easily rack up $1500 worth of new car and are probably looking for a Surprising, only 68% of all drivers wear
be a sign from above? Maybe you're repairs. headache-free conclusion to your situa- their seat belts. While most of us never
meant to give up drinking coffee on the Carry: If the damage is simply cos- tion, try selling your car without invest- plan on a collision close to home, three
way to work. metic, try selling the vehicle without hav- ing a lot of money. Even if you had all out of four accidents happen within 25 Surviving the flood was the easy part...
Carry: Whether you received a mes- ing the repair work done. Believe it or the repairs done, your car may never miles of home. And approximately 40%
sage or not, your options really depend not, there are a lot of people who will buy regain its full $3000 value. Although it occur at less than 40 mph. That sounds -tueso \
on the damage to your car and your insur- a good running car with a dent or two, depends on the extent of your damage, just about the speed and distance of a For Sale: Lawn states f
ance coverage. From your circum- especially if you adjust the price accord- the most economical solution is to accept quick trip to the store. Noah's a nr animal
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